With UHRIG, the sewer becomes a heating network

Think efficiently, use existing energy

Industrial plants and power plants produce enormous amounts of heat, which can also be seen from the outside in the form of gigantic cooling towers or dry coolers. Let’s think efficiently: Why artificially cool this generated heat instead of simply using it? UHRIG acts in line with this idea and has found a method for practical implementation with its Therm-Liner, a technical system for intelligent sewer network management. The excess energy – the waste heat – from power plants and industry is transferred to the wastewater via the Therm-Liner system, transported via the sewer network and taken downstream for heating and cooling of buildings or entire residential areas. Modern control systems from the sewer network management enable demand-oriented abstraction: The sewer network thus becomes an optimised heating network.

Advantages at a glance

By using existing structures, energy that is available free of charge and new technology, we can make optimum use of the waste heat potential and win on every level:

• Resources are used efficiently: The reuse of heat that has already been generated reduces the waste of energy used. That is pure energy efficiency.
• The existing infrastructure of the sewer network can be used for transport and distribution.
• Energy generation and transport take place underground and thus without visually disturbing facilities or new buildings.
• Modern technology enables demand-oriented control.
• The wastewater network and wastewater energy are suitable as heat suppliers for district and local heating networks.
• Last but not least, new jobs are created in a future-oriented sector.

Economic dual use

The use of wastewater heat is based on an infrastructure that is available in Germany on a long-term and nationwide basis. The sewer system, which was built to transport waste water, can be used twice in this way and can be used to generate energy. Such an additional or secondary use is very economical, as little new investment is necessary and existing structures are used in the best possible way. Sewer as a heating network, sewerage, waste water energy, heat recovery, district heating, local heating Energy generation from wastewater is thus sector coupling in the best sense of the word.

UHRIG is a market leader in the field of waste water heat recovery and is an authority in the development, manufacture and installation of corresponding systems. Call and find out more!

Good reasons to choose Uhrig

Sustainability & Environmental protection

Sustainable and careful action is not just a cliche for us. We make bodies of water clean again and ensure that our groundwater always remains clean.

Experience & Know how

With over 55 years of experience in civil engineering and sewer construction, we know what is important in our complete solutions which are well thought out from start to finish, so that we can hand over a project that is ready for operation.

Innovation & Engagement

There is always an adjustment, that would enable us to do even better with our products. We therefore constantly work on innovations and improvements.